Emerging Technologies and Ethical Challenges: Blockchain, Biotechnology, VR/AR, and the Internet of Things
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-emerge-07
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About the Article
This article analyzes the ethical implications of blockchain, biotechnology, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), and the Internet of Things (IoT). It highlights tensions between innovation and responsibility, with attention to privacy, accountability, sustainability, and equity. Case studies and practical strategies illustrate how emerging technologies can be integrated responsibly in diverse contexts.
Key Topics:
- Blockchain ethics: transparency, privacy, and sustainability
- Biotechnology: genetic privacy, equity, and environmental risks
- VR/AR: inclusivity, autonomy, and user well-being
- IoT: data ownership, security, and accountability
- Challenges in developing economies and low-resource contexts
- Ethical strategies for equitable integration of new technologies
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Emerging Technologies and Ethical Challenges: Blockchain, Biotechnology, VR/AR, and the Internet of Things. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-tech-emerge-07
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